Just bought a Vita! Recommend me things!

[The White Hunter]

Oh and don't make this a Vita vs 3DS thread. I have both, I like my 3DS a bunch but I'm a grown up so I can has them all. The Vita feels better built anyway, just saying, it lacks the loose creaky backplate of the 3DS XL...

OK I have to point out the irony of telling readers to not make this a Vita vs 3DS thread, and then doing EXACTLY that mere keystrokes later. lol (your point is totally valid though, I have both too)

As for the games, I've had a ton of fun with the port of MK9. Even though I did play the big console version as well, it's a great game for hopping into a few rounds. I usually play against the CPU when I have time to wait and my Vita on hand. The story mode feature from the full console release is there too, so if you haven't played it yet maybe now is a good time.

And as the rest of the entire thread has already said, Persona 4. That's pretty much required reading for this course.

I also have a special place in my heart for the Katamari games. I know they have made like a million of them and it's not terribly original. But it actually tried some interesting things with the back side touch interface. And... and it's Katamari. You most likely know if you like it by now or not. So I'll just say it delivers if you are a fan and leave it at that.

Enjoy your new Vita! PSN ID: ZZoMB13 if anyone is interested.

I was totally well aware of that irony when I wrote it. The 3DS has a much more full library and it's definately more successful but within an hour of using my Vita I found myself thinking "wow, the backplate doesn't creak like the 3DS and the anolog control is much nicer... the buttons are much less squishy too..". Just on the hardware level, I find the Vita more satisfying. Both are great systems, the Vita would be much worse for me if I didn't have PS+ and a PS3 though, not to mention my love for the PS1 and the joy of taking those classics on the move with proper control schemes; needs Ape Escape.

 

[Risingblade]

Pretty much most psp titles that are on the store for download, there really aren't that many vita games out yet.

 

[PoolCleaningRobot]

What are the portable ops games? If they play like Peace Walker then I won't enjoy them at all.

Then you might not enjoy them at all

Its like Peace Walker but collecting different soldiers is more important. Unlike Peace Walker, the units are very different, in + you can find Tengus from mgs2, genome soldiers from mgs1, ect and they have different abilities, some are better for the single player aspect of finding good units and others are better for multiplayer aspect and combat. Portable Ops+ focuses solely on the multiplayer aspect of the game by finding units, leveling them up, and playing online matches. Its literally the only online multiplayer game I got into, but now in retrospect it was probably dumb to recommend because the servers have probably been shut down. Though, the original Portable Ops's single player story is part of the MGS cannon but you may not care about that as much as I do

PM me your PSN and I'll add you, maybe kick your ass on all stars some time

You probably would, cause I suck . I was busy last semester and not a lot of time for games so I've basically been playing Persona 4: Golden since April. I'll PM you but don't make fun of my user name, I was 14 when I made it and I was trying to be cleaver. I hope to god Sony adds the ability to change your visible name like Steam with the coming of the ps4

 

[The White Hunter]

What are the portable ops games? If they play like Peace Walker then I won't enjoy them at all.

Then you might not enjoy them at all

Its like Peace Walker but collecting different soldiers is more important. Unlike Peace Walker, the units are very different, in + you can find Tengus from mgs2, genome soldiers from mgs1, ect and they have different abilities, some are better for the single player aspect of finding good units and others are better for multiplayer aspect and combat. Portable Ops+ focuses solely on the multiplayer aspect of the game by finding units, leveling them up, and playing online matches. Its literally the only online multiplayer game I got into, but now in retrospect it was probably dumb to recommend because the servers have probably been shut down. Though, the original Portable Ops's single player story is part of the MGS cannon but you may not care about that as much as I do

PM me your PSN and I'll add you, maybe kick your ass on all stars some time

You probably would, cause I suck . I was busy last semester and not a lot of time for games so I've basically been playing Persona 4: Golden since April. I'll PM you but don't make fun of my user name, I was 14 when I made it and I was trying to be cleaver. I hope to god Sony adds the ability to change your visible name like Steam with the coming of the ps4

Ah now see I don't like the soldier recruitment stuff either ): I utterly adore MGS3 but nothing else in the series is as good as it in my opinion. Maybe if they go on sale i'll try em out though. I'll avoid that multiplayer one then xP

Aight don't worry I probably won't, my username there is just the same as here. I'm not that good at All Stars but I can hold my own well enough with Cole and Radec.

Hopefully they give you an option to do that, and also make it easier to change your email adress and stuff.

 

[Shinsei-J]

Is retro city rampage cross buy?

Just for the Vita I think.

As for Sine Mora I'm incline to agree with you, definitely not the experience you'd get with Tohou or Ikaruga.

 

[Black Reaper]

The Vita has a really good D-pad, Vita fighting games are really good

Blazblue CS Extend was pretty cheap when i bought it in the ps store, the story mode is basically a visual novel, and even if you don't like visual novels, there's the fighting game part of it, it is quite depp and takes a lot of time to learn, but if you do learn how to play properly, it is pretty satisfying

Guilty Gear XX Accent Core + is basically Blazblue's dad, it is faster than blazblue, and has a more rocking soundtrack, some people(mostly long time Guilty Gear players) say Guilty Gear is better than Blazblue, but both are very enjoyable and deep, although GG is harder to learn since it doesn't come with a tutorial, at least not the psp version, but you can find tutorials online

There are 2 versions of GG on the Vita,Accent Core +, and Accent Core +R, +R is the rebalanced Vita version, but it has a smaller screen, and while i have never used it, i hear the Psp version(Accent Core+) allows you to play online, while the Vita version(+R) doesn't
Personally, i recommend the psp version, since it is the version i have played for some time, it also has a bigger screen(no,really), and if you have a psp, you can also play it there

And finally, Castlevania the Dracula X Chronicles
It is basically a remake of Castlevania Rondo of Blood, but you can unlock Castlevania Sotn, and the original Rondo of Blood, this version of Sotn comes with a few extras, such as a playable Maria

 

[The White Hunter]

Is retro city rampage cross buy?

Just for the Vita I think.

As for Sine Mora I'm incline to agree with you, definitely not the experience you'd get with Tohou or Ikaruga.

Ah, then I may just buy it for Vita as it seems like it'll be more at home there than on my PS3.

Yeah I just didn't find it hectic enough and the environment was a bigger issue than enemies. I don't like thinking in shmups I prefer to have to do it all on reflex.

It's likely not good I just came off a few playthroughs of Gunstar Heroes the other day ):

Oh and why don't megadrive games work on Vita ):

 

[The White Hunter]

The Vita has a really good D-pad, Vita fighting games are really good


And finally, Castlevania the Dracula X Chronicles
It is basically a remake of Castlevania Rondo of Blood, but you can unlock Castlevania Sotn, and the original Rondo of Blood, this version of Sotn comes with a few extras, such as a playable Maria

The dpad is really good, it's the same cross as a nintendo pad but textured so that each button is distinct. It also has a great click to it, it's tactile without making enough noise to distract. Love it.

I'm thinking of MK9 if I see it on sale or free, and I have PS All Stars, but I'm not huge on fighting games, mostly cuz I suck at them.

I'll pick up Drac X Chronicles though, even though I have SotN, I'd like to play Rondo of Blood, love me that SNES/Genesis stuff.

 

[ZZoMBiE13]

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Just so we're clear, I wasn't trying to be a jerk or anything. Just thought it was funny/clever.

I'm gonna make another recommendation to you if you'll indulge me. I've used the 360 and PSN to build up quite a video library over the years that these consoles have been around. If you have as well, you can copy SD movies on to the Vita. I like to keep a couple of favorites on my Vita in case I'm gonna be stuck waiting somewhere for a long time. Dawn of the Dead, Wreck-It Ralph, Breakfast club etc. The Vita's beautiful screen is perfect for keeping a film or two that you really love handy for "those moments".

And most movies on the PSN are the same price for HD version, and an HD/SD bundle version. The HD versions are too big and won't download onto the Vita, but that is why the SD being included for the same price makes sense.

You may know all this already, but I've had to wait on my daughter for hours and having a couple of my favorite films along is a great feature that no one seems to talk much about.

 

[The White Hunter]

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Just so we're clear, I wasn't trying to be a jerk or anything. Just thought it was funny/clever.

I'm gonna make another recommendation to you if you'll indulge me. I've used the 360 and PSN to build up quite a video library over the years that these consoles have been around. If you have as well, you can copy SD movies on to the Vita. I like to keep a couple of favorites on my Vita in case I'm gonna be stuck waiting somewhere for a long time. Dawn of the Dead, Wreck-It Ralph, Breakfast club etc. The Vita's beautiful screen is perfect for keeping a film or two that you really love handy for "those moments".

And most movies on the PSN are the same price for HD version, and an HD/SD bundle version. The HD versions are too big and won't download onto the Vita, but that is why the SD being included for the same price makes sense.

You may know all this already, but I've had to wait on my daughter for hours and having a couple of my favorite films along is a great feature that no one seems to talk much about.

I didn't think you were trying to be a jerk I was aware of what I was doing, just wanted to clarify.

I might do that but I don't watch too many movies, if I could get say.. every episode of one piece on there... then that'd definately be nice, I'd have a dedicated memory card for that xD

 

[Pipotchi]

Another vote here for Persona 4 Golden. I much preferred it to 3, the humour is a lot better and I like the characters and music more.

Also Muramasa isn't available in the UK yet but you can buy it from the UK Amazon store i just think you get an US copy but it should work. Ditto for Dragons Crown later in the year

 

[The White Hunter]

Get Klonoa: door to Phantomile and Tomba from the PS1 section.
For your own sake, do it.

Did not see Klonoa recommendation.

Was also unaware that it was finally on the bloody PS Store.

-goes to buy Klonoa-

 

[Black Reaper]

The Vita has a really good D-pad, Vita fighting games are really good


And finally, Castlevania the Dracula X Chronicles
It is basically a remake of Castlevania Rondo of Blood, but you can unlock Castlevania Sotn, and the original Rondo of Blood, this version of Sotn comes with a few extras, such as a playable Maria

The dpad is really good, it's the same cross as a nintendo pad but textured so that each button is distinct. It also has a great click to it, it's tactile without making enough noise to distract. Love it.

I'm thinking of MK9 if I see it on sale or free, and I have PS All Stars, but I'm not huge on fighting games, mostly cuz I suck at them.

I'll pick up Drac X Chronicles though, even though I have SotN, I'd like to play Rondo of Blood, love me that SNES/Genesis stuff.

Just remember Sotn and the original Rondo of Blood are unlockables, you may have to check a guide to find them
And pretty much everyone sucks at fighting games at first, you have to play them for some time to get good at them
Captcha:the big cheese

 

[PoolCleaningRobot]

Ah now see I don't like the soldier recruitment stuff either ): I utterly adore MGS3 but nothing else in the series is as good as it in my opinion. Maybe if they go on sale i'll try em out though. I'll avoid that multiplayer one then xP

I love everything about Metal Gear, though I'm not sure why...

Spoiler

Aight don't worry I probably won't, my username there is just the same as here. I'm not that good at All Stars but I can hold my own well enough with Cole and Radec.

Hopefully they give you an option to do that, and also make it easier to change your email adress and stuff.

Definitely, they're adding some weird shit like profiles on a first name basis but you still have control over you privacy and stuff so I'm hoping they just make it so you change you name and maybe even have a custom profile picture since the example they showed also had a person's actual picture

Is retro city rampage cross buy?

Just for the Vita I think.

As for Sine Mora I'm incline to agree with you, definitely not the experience you'd get with Tohou or Ikaruga.

Ah, then I may just buy it for Vita as it seems like it'll be more at home there than on my PS3.

I'm pretty sure Retro City Rampage it is cross buy. In fact, I think all the indi titles that are available on both systems are, I bought Thomas was Alone on my vita and I downloaded it onto my ps3

Also, if you have ps1 games on disk you can play them on your vita via remote play. There's a lot less lag when using remote play when compared to the psp. There's next to no lag when connnected directly to the ps3 but I had a little lag via wifi but Internet connection was about 8 down and 1 up for both my ps3 and vita. Of course, you get more customization over the game's control scheme if you're playing a version downloaded onto the vita

 

[The White Hunter]

The Vita has a really good D-pad, Vita fighting games are really good


And finally, Castlevania the Dracula X Chronicles
It is basically a remake of Castlevania Rondo of Blood, but you can unlock Castlevania Sotn, and the original Rondo of Blood, this version of Sotn comes with a few extras, such as a playable Maria

The dpad is really good, it's the same cross as a nintendo pad but textured so that each button is distinct. It also has a great click to it, it's tactile without making enough noise to distract. Love it.

I'm thinking of MK9 if I see it on sale or free, and I have PS All Stars, but I'm not huge on fighting games, mostly cuz I suck at them.

I'll pick up Drac X Chronicles though, even though I have SotN, I'd like to play Rondo of Blood, love me that SNES/Genesis stuff.

Just remember Sotn and the original Rondo of Blood are unlockables, you may have to check a guide to find them
And pretty much everyone sucks at fighting games at first, you have to play them for some time to get good at them
Captcha:the big cheese

Yeah I know they're unlockables, I do already have SOTN though so it's fine. As for the fighting game stuff, I know, I used to be fantastic at Tekken back in the PS2 days and I adapted really well to Soul Calibur and Street Fighter from there and generally was good at them and learned fast, then I didn't play for a while and now I suck and don't have the time.

I thoroughly enjoyed MK9 though cuz it had a tonne of local options and it was relatively simple to learn enough to stay competitive.

 

[zidine100]

ps+ sub, seriously awesome deal on the whole instant game colection.

but outwith that and most of the obvious ofcourse, the one im playing a lot recently is rayman origins. Its awesome just look at it.

 

[ZZoMBiE13]

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Just so we're clear, I wasn't trying to be a jerk or anything. Just thought it was funny/clever.

I'm gonna make another recommendation to you if you'll indulge me. I've used the 360 and PSN to build up quite a video library over the years that these consoles have been around. If you have as well, you can copy SD movies on to the Vita. I like to keep a couple of favorites on my Vita in case I'm gonna be stuck waiting somewhere for a long time. Dawn of the Dead, Wreck-It Ralph, Breakfast club etc. The Vita's beautiful screen is perfect for keeping a film or two that you really love handy for "those moments".

And most movies on the PSN are the same price for HD version, and an HD/SD bundle version. The HD versions are too big and won't download onto the Vita, but that is why the SD being included for the same price makes sense.

You may know all this already, but I've had to wait on my daughter for hours and having a couple of my favorite films along is a great feature that no one seems to talk much about.

I didn't think you were trying to be a jerk I was aware of what I was doing, just wanted to clarify.

I might do that but I don't watch too many movies, if I could get say.. every episode of one piece on there... then that'd definately be nice, I'd have a dedicated memory card for that xD

I'm not much of an anime fan outside of Studio Ghibli and Samurai Champloo so I'd can't say for sure, but they are probably available. If it's a show you're passionate about it's at least worth browsing the PSN interface.

You can also download the Netflix app and watch streaming video with that. Though if you're on the go that can become problematic unless you have a cel phone with a hotspot feature.

 

[The White Hunter]

Ah now see I don't like the soldier recruitment stuff either ): I utterly adore MGS3 but nothing else in the series is as good as it in my opinion. Maybe if they go on sale i'll try em out though. I'll avoid that multiplayer one then xP

I love everything about Metal Gear, though I'm not sure why...

Spoiler

Aight don't worry I probably won't, my username there is just the same as here. I'm not that good at All Stars but I can hold my own well enough with Cole and Radec.

Hopefully they give you an option to do that, and also make it easier to change your email adress and stuff.

Definitely, they're adding some weird shit like profiles on a first name basis but you still have control over you privacy and stuff so I'm hoping they just make it so you change you name and maybe even have a custom profile picture since the example they showed also had a person's actual picture

Is retro city rampage cross buy?

Just for the Vita I think.

As for Sine Mora I'm incline to agree with you, definitely not the experience you'd get with Tohou or Ikaruga.

Ah, then I may just buy it for Vita as it seems like it'll be more at home there than on my PS3.

I'm pretty sure Retro City Rampage it is cross buy. In fact, I think all the indi titles that are available on both systems are, I bought Thomas was Alone on my vita and I downloaded it onto my ps3

Also, if you have ps1 games on disk you can play them on your vita via remote play. There's a lot less lag when using remote play when compared to the psp. There's next to no lag when connnected directly to the ps3 but I had a little lag via wifi but Internet connection was about 8 down and 1 up for both my ps3 and vita. Of course, you get more customization over the game's control scheme if you're playing a version downloaded onto the vita

I think it's the homoeroticism that seals the deal.

The PSVita forums tell me that it is indeed cross buy. Which is friggin sweet.

I have tonnes of PS1 games but I also tend to buy them on sale to download cuz it's easier than digging out my PS1 games.

Man I really wish they'd puyt Ape Escape on the store...

Seriously what is it with Sony and hating Ape Escape?

Where the hell is Ape Escape 4!? I WANNA CATCH MONKEYS IN A BUTTERFLY NET! D:<

Make it sony, and nobody gets hurt!

 

[PoolCleaningRobot]

You may know all this already, but I've had to wait on my daughter for hours and having a couple of my favorite films along is a great feature that no one seems to talk much about.

I agree, I have a smart phone but I like putting shows on my vita. Its just better on a nice 5 inch and dat contrast ratio. And personally, I like being able to control the videos with buttons better than a touch screen. Its quicker and you don't get finger prints on it while you're watching something. PSN has a great selection but I'm still weary of buying shows off of it because I'd only be able to use them on my vita/ps3/psp but occasionally I want them on my tablet or computer or something. I hope the new playstation app that's coming out with the ps4 adds the ability to stream shows to my android devices. That would solve that problem and give me 500 gigs of storage for my videos

 

[The White Hunter]

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Just so we're clear, I wasn't trying to be a jerk or anything. Just thought it was funny/clever.

I'm gonna make another recommendation to you if you'll indulge me. I've used the 360 and PSN to build up quite a video library over the years that these consoles have been around. If you have as well, you can copy SD movies on to the Vita. I like to keep a couple of favorites on my Vita in case I'm gonna be stuck waiting somewhere for a long time. Dawn of the Dead, Wreck-It Ralph, Breakfast club etc. The Vita's beautiful screen is perfect for keeping a film or two that you really love handy for "those moments".

And most movies on the PSN are the same price for HD version, and an HD/SD bundle version. The HD versions are too big and won't download onto the Vita, but that is why the SD being included for the same price makes sense.

You may know all this already, but I've had to wait on my daughter for hours and having a couple of my favorite films along is a great feature that no one seems to talk much about.

I didn't think you were trying to be a jerk I was aware of what I was doing, just wanted to clarify.

I might do that but I don't watch too many movies, if I could get say.. every episode of one piece on there... then that'd definately be nice, I'd have a dedicated memory card for that xD

I'm not much of an anime fan outside of Studio Ghibli and Samurai Champloo so I'd can't say for sure, but they are probably available. If it's a show you're passionate about it's at least worth browsing the PSN interface.

You can also download the Netflix app and watch streaming video with that. Though if you're on the go that can become problematic unless you have a cel phone with a hotspot feature.

If you got the time One Piece is an amazing shounen anime with the only major issue with it being it's a touch slow, but it weaves such a spanning tale with so many imaginative and well developed characters it's worth it.

If you don't however have time, read the manga, it's still really long and ongoing but a chapter is 2 minutes as opposed to an episode being 20!

I don't have netflix, I play games and watch internet shows and waste time on forums with my spare time more than anything else you see.